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Alex Ronan is a writer in New York. She's covered design for Lonny, Domaine, and Luxe. She's contributed to New York magazine, blogged for Lena Dunham's #NotThatKindOfTour, and writes regularly for the Cut.

A Web Native Goes From the Screen to the Loom
Designer Sara Berks gets tactile with textiles.
This Blackened Timber House Triumphantly Emerges After a Fire
A modern dwelling replaces a fallen farmhouse.
A Breezy Modern Beach House Sits Among the Trees in Australia
Built on a hill with beautiful views, this little house was made for entertaining.
How a WWII Leg Splint Inspired the Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair
Charles and Ray Eames’ classic LCW might’ve never existed if not for the wood-molding techniques they honed making wartime...
A Bibliophile Shares His Book Storage Secrets
A book lover gives us tips on storing prized tomes.
The Iconic Chair That Changed The Way We Think About Seating
A bold chair emerged on the scene in 1934.
This Designer Has Carved a Spoon Every Day For a Year
For almost a year now, Stian Korntved Ruud has set aside some time each day to carve a wooden spoon.
Frank Gehry’s Legendary Wiggle Chair Started With a Pile of Scrap Cardboard
The architect’s celebrated Easy Edges collection is a delightful example of turning someone else’s trash into treasure.
Luminous Apartment in a Historic NYC Building
A family of four makes a piece of New York history home.
The Woman Behind Le Corbusier’s Iconic Chaise Almost Didn’t Get the Job
French designer Charlotte Perriand was initially turned down for a role at Corbu’s Paris studio—until one of her works quickly...
Can You Guess What This Incredible Storefront Is?
A wedding salon for the modern bride.
Architecture Off the Grid: Quirky Ice Huts Dot Canada's Frozen Lakes
These dwellings may be small, but they pack a lot of personality.
The Lighting Fixture That Inspired A High-Stakes Heist: The PH Artichoke
Commissioned for a restaurant in 1958, the PH Artichoke lamp by Poul Henningsen has become a fixture in modern spaces.
Modern Woodwork by Way of the California Coast
Bay Area designer Alice Tacheny crafts elegant wood, brass, and leather pieces.
A Brief History of America’s Favorite Chair: The Eames Lounge and Ottoman
Nearly 70 years later, the instantly recognizable modernist chair set is still enjoying cult status.
The Story of Eero Saarinen’s Famous Tulip Chair
The classic furniture design from the Finnish-American architect’s 1950s Pedestal Collection was also one of his last creations.
Keep Your Eye On: Brooklyn Designer Katie Stout
The 26-year-old designer creates otherworldly rugs and chairs that call to mind stuffed animals.
The Modern Bride’s Guide to Wedding Registries
Riddle us this: Why would a couple register for fondue pots and salt spoons in 2015? Don't fret: Dwell has rounded up everything...
The Story of the Noguchi Table That Almost Wasn’t
Before Isamu Noguchi created the classic 20th-century furniture item, the Japanese American sculptor was imprisoned at an...